You can’t expect anything to happen if you don’t make a move.
Always Never Yours
Emily Wibbereley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Summary: Seventeen-year-old Megan Harper is about due for her next sweeping romance. It's inevitable—each of her relationships starts with the perfect guy and ends with him falling in love . . . with someone else. But instead of feeling sorry for herself, Megan focuses on pursuing her next fling, directing theater, and fulfilling her dream college's acting requirement in the smallest role possible.
So when she’s cast as Juliet (yes, that Juliet) in her high school’s production, it’s a complete nightmare. Megan’s not an actress, and she’s used to being upstaged—both in and out of the theater. In fact, with her mom off in Texas and her dad remarried and on to baby #2 with his new wife, Megan worries that, just like her exes, her family is moving on without her.
Then she meets Owen Okita, an aspiring playwright inspired by Rosaline from Shakespeare's R+J. A character who, like Megan, knows a thing or two about short-lived relationships. Megan agrees to help Owen with his play in exchange for help catching the eye of a sexy stagehand/potential new boyfriend. Yet Megan finds herself growing closer to Owen, and wonders if he could be the Romeo she never expected.
My Review: Fun fact, did you know I have a degree in theatre? And this book spoke to my little thespian heart. I loved Megan (our reluctant lead of the school’s production of Romeo and Juliet) she was so fun. I loved her big personality and her even bigger heart. I also adored Owen, our sweet, quiet charmer. He was the perfect balance for Megan. This was such a fun return to the theatre world that I love, written in an honest real and fun way. Megan’s “curse” had me cracking up. I’ve been that girl so many times and Owen’s dry humor made me laugh. I read this in one sitting and immediately wanted more from these authors. This reads like Sarah Dessen, Morgan Matson, Jenny Han. All the YA greats. I loved it.
Recommended age: 15+ (thematic elements, sexual content)
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